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New research shows chia ALA increases DHA content in mothers’ milk during pregnancy
November 28, 2016
A study published in Nutrients has shown that women who consume Benexia chia oil, one of the highest plant sources of omega-3 EFAs, alpha linolenic acid (ALA), transferred high levels of DHA to their infants during breast-feeding. It is the first published study of its type involving pregnant and lactating women.
Giving babies solid food while still breast-feeding might protect the infants from food allergies.
November 19, 2013
The overlap between starting solid foods while still breast-feeding teaches the immune system that food is safe and prevents food allergies, the researchers theorized.